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Cara Altimus

Senior Director at the Milken Institute, MI Philanthropy’s Science and Health

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Cara Altimus Biography

Cara Altimus, PhD, is the managing director at the Milken Institute, where she has been instrumental in leading MI Philanthropy's science and health innovation portfolio. With an extensive background in neuroscience research, her areas of expertise lie in neurological devices, psychiatric illness, learning, memory, sleep, and circadian rhythms. Altimus has been deeply involved in advisory roles, providing guidance to individual philanthropists and foundations on the state of research in various areas, most notably neurodegenerative diseases and mental health.

Prior to her role at Milken Institute, Altimus had a significant tenure at the Food and Drug Administration, where she led the Neural Interfaces Laboratory. This role involved evaluating the safety and effectiveness of electrical stimulation methods in the brain. Her academic qualifications include a bachelor's degree in genetics from the University of Georgia and a doctorate in biology from Johns Hopkins University. Altimus' work at the Milken Institute has included leading projects such as the development of a philanthropic drug development program for neurodegenerative diseases and a large patient-perspectives study for depression and bipolar research.

Altimus' responsibilities extend beyond her role at the Milken Institute. She serves as the chair for the Trainee Advisory Committee for the Society for Neuroscience and is an advisor to the Ontario Brain Institute. Additionally, Altimus had the opportunity to spend a year as an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow, during which she developed a neuroscience research portfolio at the Department of Justice. Currently, Altimus is based in the Milken Institute's Washington office.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Cara Altimus

    Speaking fees for Cara Altimus, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cara Altimus are available upon request for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cara Altimus, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Cara Altimus speak about?

    Cara Altimus is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Health and Wellness, Healthcare and Medical, Mental Health, Non Profit, Science and Technology, Speakers by Industry, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Cara Altimus travel from?

    Cara Altimus generally travels from Washington, DC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Cara Altimus’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Cara Altimus for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cara Altimus for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cara Altimus or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Senior Director at the Milken Institute, MI Philanthropy’s Science and Health

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Cara Altimus Biography

Cara Altimus, PhD, is the managing director at the Milken Institute, where she has been instrumental in leading MI Philanthropy's science and health innovation portfolio. With an extensive background in neuroscience research, her areas of expertise lie in neurological devices, psychiatric illness, learning, memory, sleep, and circadian rhythms. Altimus has been deeply involved in advisory roles, providing guidance to individual philanthropists and foundations on the state of research in various areas, most notably neurodegenerative diseases and mental health.

Prior to her role at Milken Institute, Altimus had a significant tenure at the Food and Drug Administration, where she led the Neural Interfaces Laboratory. This role involved evaluating the safety and effectiveness of electrical stimulation methods in the brain. Her academic qualifications include a bachelor's degree in genetics from the University of Georgia and a doctorate in biology from Johns Hopkins University. Altimus' work at the Milken Institute has included leading projects such as the development of a philanthropic drug development program for neurodegenerative diseases and a large patient-perspectives study for depression and bipolar research.

Altimus' responsibilities extend beyond her role at the Milken Institute. She serves as the chair for the Trainee Advisory Committee for the Society for Neuroscience and is an advisor to the Ontario Brain Institute. Additionally, Altimus had the opportunity to spend a year as an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow, during which she developed a neuroscience research portfolio at the Department of Justice. Currently, Altimus is based in the Milken Institute's Washington office.

Cara Altimus Videos

  • New Pathways to Neuroscience Breakthroughs
    Brain-based illnesses and injuries are the leading cause of disability worldwide. However, medical professionals lack the tools needed to diagnose...
  • Improving Officer Safety With Citizens Suffering From Mental Illness

FAQs on booking Cara Altimus

  • How do I book Cara Altimus to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cara Altimus for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Cara Altimus, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Cara Altimus or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Cara Altimus

    Speaking fees for Cara Altimus, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cara Altimus are available upon request for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cara Altimus, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Cara Altimus speak about?

    Cara Altimus is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Health and Wellness, Healthcare and Medical, Mental Health, Non Profit, Science and Technology, Speakers by Industry, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Cara Altimus travel from?

    Cara Altimus generally travels from Washington, DC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Cara Altimus’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Cara Altimus for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cara Altimus for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cara Altimus or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Cara Altimus is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Cara Altimus for your event is available upon request. Cara Altimus generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vivienne Ming, Jean Case, Kim Gorgens, Ekemini Riley and Deeptee Jain. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cara Altimus for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Cara Altimus Speaker Videos

  • New Pathways to Neuroscience Breakthroughs
    Brain-based illnesses and injuries are the leading cause of disability worldwide. However, medical professionals lack the tools needed to diagnose and treat illnesses ranging from Alzheimer's disease...
    Improving Officer Safety With Citizens Suffering From Mental Illness

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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